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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft

Greta Thunberg forced to watch October 7 footage after Israeli forces seize aid boat

  • The Madleen, a British-flagged boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, was intercepted by Israeli forces and diverted to Israel.
  • The boat, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was carrying aid to Gaza after departing from Sicily on June 1.
  • Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to show the activists footage of the Hamas' October 7 attacks upon their arrival in Israel.
  • Greta Thunberg accused Israel of "kidnapping" her and appealed for international support, urging pressure on the Swedish government for their release.
  • Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur, encouraged other boats to challenge the Gaza blockade and send aid to Gaza.

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